24
Apr
2024
Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response (debate)
Mr President, honourable Members, Mr Borrell, on 13 April, Iran seized a Portuguese-flagged vessel along with its crew and cargo. We have little information on the conditions of detention of the crew, the vessel and its cargo. This is an illegal and unwanted act by the IRGC. Therefore, I would second what my colleagues have mentioned about the importance of stating that the IRGC is a terrorist org…